Continuing Education
Welcome to the WBDG continuing education system. The WBDG contains a wealth of information and is your gateway to up-to-date information on integrated 'Whole Building' Design Techniques and Technologies. The courses featured offer an introduction to whole building design concepts as well as more specific applications for design objectives, building types and operations and maintenance.
The content in the WBDG has been developed by top experts in the fields of architecture, engineering, planning, and facility management, among others. So you can be assured that the information is up to date and relevant and will inspire you to engage in the process of whole building design contributing to the stock of America's building.
Distance education is a great and very convenient way for architecture, engineering, and building design professionals to gain valuable knowledge about whole building design while earning continuing education credits. As a registered CE provider, the WBDG CE system is a source of Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) and Sustainable Design (SD) AIA Continuing Education System learning units (LUs) for registered architects and USGBC GBCI CE hours for LEED Professionals. AIA members will receive their learning units and certificate of completion upon passing the course test, completing an evaluation form and filling out an affidavit. Other building design professionals will receive a certificate of completion for approval and processing with their professional membership organization upon passing the course test and completing an evaluation form and filling out an affidavit.
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COURSES
WBDG01 The Integrated Design Process
This course will introduce you to the concepts of whole building design and the elements of an integrated design process.
WBDG02 Whole Building Approach to Laboratories
This course will provide an overview of sustainable and security strategies to consider and implement in labs. Additionally, an overview of the LEED program and how to apply it to labs is provided.
WBDG03 Planning for Secure Buildings
This course will introduce you to the key elements of determining and analyzing the risks and threats to your building and provide recommendations and responses for a balanced approach to safety and security in building projects.
WBDG04 Optimizing Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
This course will provide an overview and recommendations to ensure that the O&M practices are optimized and that the long-term goals of economy, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and pollution prevention can be achieved, while meeting the comfort, health, and safety requirements of the tenants.
WBDG05 Daylighting Principles and Strategies for Sustainable Design
This course will provide you with an overview of the principals of daylighting and other topics that support effective daylighting design such as electric lighting controls, and sun control and shading devices.
WBDG06 Sustainable Roofing Design Considerations and Applications
This course will provide a general understanding of the available roofing material options and how to consider the roofing choice for a project in the context of all other design objectives.
WBDG07 Defining, Evaluating, and Selecting Green Products
This course will provide an introduction to the criteria for evaluating and selecting green products as well as guidance on how green product content is defined.
WBDG08 Principles and Goals of Accessible Design
This course will provide you with an overview of the principals and guiding documents that support accessible environments.
WBDG09 High-Performance EIFS for Sustainable Construction
This course will provide you with an overview of EIFS and will illustrate how EIFS can maximize sustainability, LEED ratings and cost-effectiveness.
WBDG10 Seismic Design Basics
This course will provide an introduction to the concepts and principles of seismic design, including strategies for designing earthquake-resistant buildings to ensure the health, safety, and security of building occupants and assets.
WBDG11 Site Security Design Process and Strategies
This course will provide an introduction to these principles and the process of effective site security design.
WBDG12 Window and Glazing Design Strategies for Sustainable Design
This course will cover basic concepts for specifying window and glazing systems, particularly energy-efficient windows in the context of the sustainability of the building envelope.
WBDG13 Strategies for Sustainable Historic Preservation
This course will provide you with an introduction to the Historic Preservation process with a special focus on how to balance sustainability goals and operations and maintenance practices with preservation solutions.